Running Races in Illinois — 2026

There are 564 running races in Illinois in 2026 across 286 cities. The next upcoming race is the Firefly 3K Fun Run in Lisle on June 19. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, trail runs.

Firefly 3K Fun Run

Fri, Jun 19 · Lisle, IL Lisle

Virtual Virtual Firefly 3KFirefly 3K Fun RunSpectator Ticket

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2026 Olympic Tavern 5K Spirits Run for ALS

Sat, Jun 20 · Rockford, IL Rockford

Road Olympic Tavern 5K or 6.6K Spirits Run for ALS

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Glen Carbon Covered Bridge 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Olson's Ace Dad's Dash 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Park Ridge, IL Park Ridge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkDad's Dash 5K Run/Walk

From $9.99 Open

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Newman Freedom Festival Run, White & Blue 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Newman, IL Newman

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Shoebox 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Davis, IL Davis

Road Shoebox 1 Mile Run/WalkShoebox 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Sesser Homecoming 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Sesser, IL Sesser

Road 5k Run5k Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Addison Park District POW! to Cancer 5K Run for a Cure

Sat, Jun 20 · Addison, IL Addison

Road POW! to Cancer 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Little Miracles 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 3K Youth (Age 9 to 17)3K5K Youth (Age 9 to 17) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Fox Trot 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Bedford Park, IL Bedford Park

Virtual Fox Trot 5KFox Trot 5K Virtual Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Going The Distance for the Salvation Army

Sat, Jun 20 · Morton, IL Morton

Road 5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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26th Annual June Jamboree 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · New Baden, IL New Baden

Virtual June Jamboree 5K VIRTUAL RunJune Jamboree 5k Race

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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HIS Kids Cancer Support 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Granite City, IL Granite City

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $35 Open

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JOURNEYS Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Jun 20 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Road 2026 JOURNEYS 1K Fun Run/Walk2026 JOURNEYS 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Lake Escape 5K/10K/Kids 1K

Sat, Jun 20 · Loda, IL Loda

Road Lake Escape Kids 1KLake Escape 5KLake Escape 10 K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Their Lives 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Mokena, IL Mokena

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Maple City 4

Sat, Jun 20 · Geneseo, IL Geneseo

Road Maple City - 1 mileMaple City 4 - 4 mile race

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Plank 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Virtual 5k5k Virtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Beedles Braving Batten 5k Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Virtual Adult 5K Walk RegistrationVOLUNTEER SHIRT *After VOLUNTEER Sign-up*Child 5K Walk Registration +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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DC Estate Wine Run 5k

Sat, Jun 20 · South Beloit, IL South Beloit

Road 5K Wine Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Murphysboro, IL Murphysboro

Road 2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Walk2026 Big Muddy Monster 5k Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Olney Center Shrine Father's Day 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Olney, IL Olney

Road 5K Run/Walk5K WALK ONLY

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Local 3092 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Lincoln, IL Lincoln

Road Local 3092 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Autism 5k

Sun, Jun 21 · Kankakee, IL Kankakee

Road 2 Mile WalkRun For Autism

From $27 Open Closing Soon

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Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Jun 21 · Wood Dale, IL Wood Dale

Road Pura Vida 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rock 'n' Run FUNdraiser!

Mon, Jun 22 · Palatine, IL Palatine

Level 4: Event Entry $100 DonationLevel 3: Event Entry $75 DonationLevel 2: Event Entry $50 Donation +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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DECU 5K Glow Run for Empowerment Opportunity Center

Thu, Jun 25 · Forsyth, IL Forsyth

Road DECU Glow Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tolono Twilight Trek 5K

Fri, Jun 26 · Tolono, IL Tolono

Road Tolono Twilight Trek 5K WalkTolono Twilight Trek 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Proud to Run: Pride Race – presented by Walgreens

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5k Walk5k Run10k Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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"Run the Ridge LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith 17th Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road "Run the Ridge-LAKE FRONT" Mary E. Smith Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Event

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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West Salem Freedom Celebration 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · West Salem, IL West Salem

Road 1 mile kids fun run5K Run/Walk5K walk

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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Belvidere Heritage Days 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Belvidere, IL Belvidere

Road Belvidere Heritage Days 5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Garfield Ridge Stars and Stripes 5K Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road 5K Youth5K Adult

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Fitness Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Bourbonnais, IL Bourbonnais

Road Friendship Festival 1.5 Mile Fitness WalkFriendship Festival 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Chicago Legends 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Chicago, IL Chicago

Road Chicago Legends 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Hoffman Estates Stars & Stripes Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Hoffman Estates, IL Hoffman Estates

Virtual 5K Kid's Division Fun Run Untimed (12 Years and Under)5K (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration5K (Untimed) +10

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Universal Sole Summer Trail Challenge

Sat, Jun 27 · Willow Springs, IL Willow Springs

Trail Universal Sole Summer Trail Challenge - 3 Mile Trail RunUniversal Sole Summer Trail Challenge - 6 Mile Trail RunUniversal Sole Summer Trail Challenge - 9 Mile Trail Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Hope

Sat, Jun 27 · Coal Valley, IL Coal Valley

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run (Age 16 and above)5K Run/Walk (Age 16 and above)5K Run/Walk (Youth 15 and under) +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Funky Bunch 3 Mile Invite — DRESS UP!

Sat, Jun 27 · Glen Carbon, IL Glen Carbon

Road 3 Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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14th Annual Outrun the Cops 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Gurnee, IL Gurnee

Road Adult 5KAdult 10k5k Youth +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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John Bliven Memorial Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Macomb, IL Macomb

Road 2 Mile5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run Your Axes Off

Sat, Jun 27 · Pittsfield, IL Pittsfield

Road Competitive 5K Run/Walk - TIMEDNon-Competitive 5K Run/Walk - NOT TIMED

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Carrier Mills - Stonefort Cross Country 5k!

Sat, Jun 27 · Carrier Mills, IL Carrier Mills

Road 5k Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run Today for Tomorrow

Sat, Jun 27 · Ottawa, IL Ottawa

Virtual 5k5k Virtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pretzel City 5k 8:00 AM Start

Sat, Jun 27 · Freeport, IL Freeport

Road Pretzel City 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Charity Lemon Walk

Sat, Jun 27 · Plainfield, IL Plainfield

Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Strength 5k

Sat, Jun 27 · Sheffield, IL Sheffield

Road Strides For Strength 5k Walk Only/Stroller DivisionStrides for Strength 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Running For Valor

Sat, Jun 27 · Sterling, IL Sterling

2nd Annual Running For Valor

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Chafin' at the Aid Station Ice Cream Run in partnership with Fitz's Sodas

Sat, Jun 27 · Makanda, IL Makanda

Open Closing Soon

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Downs Freedom Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Downs, IL Downs

Road 1 Mile Walk - Untimed5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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